What your HUGS reveal about you, according to science
Researchers have previously identified the science behind the perfect hug, by asking participants for feedback on embraces of different durations and styles.
Longer hugs, between five and 10 seconds, were more pleasant than very short hugs last just one second, the experts found, but arm position didn't seem to matter.
Results suggest 'special care should be taken to avoid extremely brief hugs', although the researchers don't know exactly when a hug becomes too long and awkward.
The study was conducted by researchers at the Department of Psychology, Goldsmiths, University of London.
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